Monday, February 2, 2015

Chef visits Laraway as part of career exploration series


     "When I was 14, I took a job at restaurant near my home in New Hampshire," said Debbie Burritt, Chef-Owner of Sweet Crunch Bakeshop and Catering of Hyde Park, Vermont.  "I worked there from when I was 14 until I was 18.  When I graduated from high school, I went to culinary school in Boston to learn to be chef.  She then spent the next decade working at fine dining establishments across the United States.
    Burritt visited Laraway School to read to students and talk about her career as a chef.  She is the first of several guest readers who will visit with students as part of a Career Exploration Series organized by Laraway Behavior Interventionist Cindy Grenier.  Grenier, in her efforts to promote youth literacy, has brought other guest readers to the school.  This series offers students the added twist of teaching them about careers from professionals in the field.
     Burritt read The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza by Philomen Sturges and illustrated by Amy Walrod.  She entertained an array of questions from the students including: "Do you have a famous recipe?"  (Answer:  Maple Cookies,)  "Will you share your famous recipe?" (Answer:  No, it's a secret.) "How old do you have to be to work there?"  (Answer:  Typically 18, although there are sometimes jobs for dishwashers who are younger, but special precautions must be taken because of their age.)
     Burritt held the students' attention during her reading of the story and while talking about her career path and answering their questions.  We are grateful to her for taking time from her busy kitchen to visit our school!
     Next up?  We'll be hosting a graphic artist to about his education and career.

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